Jal Jeevan Mission

Jal Jeevan Mission Scheme is a flagship national initiative implemented by the Government of India under Ministry of Jal Shakti, designed to ensure that every village in India has access to safe sufficient and reliable drinking water. The scheme aims to provide water tap connections to all household by 2024, ensuring 55 litres water per person per day. This initiative aims to improve living standards, promote better health outcomes and reduce the hardship associated with scarcity in rural areas.

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Scheme Name	Jal Jeevan Mission
Launch on	August, 2019
Launched by	Government of India
Category of scheme	Centrally sponsored Scheme
Ministry	Ministry of Jal Shakti
Goal of Scheme	To provide safe and adequate drinking water to every rural household.
Scheme coverage	Rural household all over India
Water supply norm	55 litre
Key features	People participation
Focus area	Water quality, Sustainability, operation & maintenance
Official site	https://jaljeevanmission.gov.in

What is Jal Jeevan Mission ?

Jal Jeevan Mission is a centrally sponsored scheme implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Under this scheme, each household is assured a regular supply of 55 litres of water per capita per day ensuring sufficient water for drinking, cooking and basic domestic needs. Initially targeted for completion in 2024, the scheme’s deadline has been extended to 2028.

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Objectives of Jal Jeevan Mission

The main objectives of the Jal Jeevan mission includes :

To build and empower Human Resources in the water sector to meet both short and long term needs.
To provide a functional household tap connection to every rural household.
The scheme aims to provide tap water connection to school, anganwadi centres, GP Building, community building & health facilities.
Jal Jeevan Mission scheme promotes awareness on safe drinking water and engage stakeholder to make water a shared responsibility.
This scheme ensure to promote community ownership by encouraging contribution in cash, kind or voluntary labour.
It ensure sustainable water supply systems for regular operation and maintenance.

Benefits of Jal Jeevan Mission

Health and Cleanliness :
The mission reduces waterborne diseases by ensuring access to clean drinking water and improving health and sanitation.
Economic Development :
Jal Jeevan Mission Improved water supply support agriculture, boost productivity and increases rural incomes.
Empowerment of Women :
Easy access to water reduces women burden of collection, allowing them more time for productive activities and empowerment.
Environmental Sustainability :
Jal Jeevan Scheme promotes water conservation and protects water resources for future generations through sustainable water management.

Major Components of Jal Jeevan Mission

Use of technology to improve water quality and remove contaminant.
Building village level piped water system to provide tap water to every rural household.
Handling challenges from natural disaster that may affect providing tap connection to all household.
Building water transfers system and distribution network for rural household.
Upgrading existing schemes to provide tap connection with at least 55 litres water per day